Mechanical Engineer

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We currently require an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our skilled engineering team so we can design and build some great systems together.
Key Responsibilities:
* Innovative design skills in electro-mechanical mechanisms and precision machinery.
* Work with the team to perform classical engineering analysis on designs including stress, fatigue & vibration using conventional analysis and computer simulation.
* Produce detail engineering and assembly drawings for manufacturing, perform lab testing for verification and conformance of design outputs to meet the design inputs.
* Assist with developing engineering reports to support new product designs, failure investigation and any other formal documentation to support customer requirements.
* Liaise with wider engineering teams to integrate electronic, control and drive systems into equipment designs.
* Have experience of working within a closely integrated, mixed discipline, project design team to produce quality design solutions in line with cost, time and quality requirements.
* Provide support for the production, test and field engineering teams. Support the sales teams with bids and quotations.
* Assist with creating designs in 3D CAD using SolidWorks software.
Skills & Experience
Essential
* Have greater than 2 years of experience working in an engineering role.
* Have experience in the design of complex mechanisms and structures for use in harsh environments - preferably in the defence industry.
* Have proven experience in the design of systems from original concept design, produced from a specification, through to production.
* Can analyse the loads on, and design solutions for, items such as gear drives bearings and motors.
* Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the application of machining, casting, fabrication and moulding techniques.
* Have experience in the use of SolidWorks CAD system.
* Ability to liaise with customers verbally and in writing in an effective manner, producing reports and participating in formal design reviews.
Desirable
* Have experience designing equipment for use in harsh environments.
* Experience of working in the Defence or related sectors particularly in R&D and manufacturing, such as scientific equipment manufacturers, special purpose machine builders or high-end customisation companies
Personal Attributes
* Have a flair for innovation, new concept designs and a passion for mechanical engineering.
* Ability to liaise with customers verbally and in writing in an effective manner, producing reports and participating in formal design reviews.
* Be able to communicate clearly and effectively with all stakeholders to understand diverse and complex requirements.
* Degree educated in Mechanical Engineering
* Proficient in performing engineering calculations.
* Experience of working and delivering within a continuous improvement environment coupled with a personal drive for continuous improvement.
Work life balance:
* 37.5 hour working week.
* Lunchtime finishes on a Friday.
* Hybrid / flexible working arrangements.
* 28 days annual leave.
* Christmas closure.
* Holiday purchasing scheme.
Security Clearance Requirements:
Due to the nature of our business, our staff need to be able to obtain UK Security Clearance as a mandated requirement. Therefore, if successful, you will need to provide proof of , employment history and right to work in the UK, along with proof of UK for at least five years
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Location:
Horsham
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineer, Engineering, Mechanical

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